Tour de Force on the Tour de France

High school scholars learn valuable information about how to run a newspaper in the third and final installment of a media literacy series. The unit scaffolds learners to success with background information before they plan for...

If it’s in the news it must be true, right? Prompted by a New York Times article, class members consider the importance of accuracy in reporting and validating sources. The detailed plan includes warm-up exercises, discussion questions,...

Provides news releases and statistical data about employment and unemployment.

[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times continually updates the news in Afghanistan, particularly about the conditions due to the recurring insurgency.

BBC News features a general summary of the European country of France. Focus is on history, current information, country facts, political leaders, and news media. Provides links to a timeline of key events, recent news articles, videos,...

A photographic tour of the concentration camp in Germany.

An account of the resignation of Somali President Abdullahi Yusuf; his rise and fall, what led to his decision to resign, opposing forces in different regions of the country, who will step in with foreign aid and direction? (December 28,...

This article from the Armed Forces Press Service summarizes and explains President Clinton's speech justifying U.S. and NATO support for intervention in Kosovo as protection against Serbian aggression.

Read the amazing story of Kunush, a lost refugee cat who was reunited with his family with the help of kind people and social media. Includes video.

Features a broad country profile of the European nation of France, background overview, and numerous links to in-depth information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, tourism, government,...